Castles · North East England
Wall
In or near Acomb.
Wall — a castle in scotland lowlands.
Mick Garratt — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Hexham · 5.7 km
About
Wall is a named castle in scotland lowlands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Brunton Bank Quarry SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Wall is a castle located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is known for its historical significance and architectural features typical of medieval fortifications. Visitors can explore the remnants of the structure, which reflect the region's turbulent past. The site offers insight into the defensive strategies employed during its period of use.
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- Coordinates
- 55.0232, -2.1148
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Wall
- Postcode
- NE46 4EH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hexham
- Nearest railway station
- Hexham — 5.7 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6287977 (CC BY 4.0)
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Brunton Turret (26B)
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A6079 road
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Low Brunton
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Chollerford railway station
Heritage railway stations · 0.9 km
Battle of Heavenfield (AD 635)
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Battle of Heavenfield
Memorials & monuments · 1.0 km
Medieval cross, 400m south east of Crag House
Historic houses · 1.0 km
Chollerford Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.0 km
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Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wall?
- Wall is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE46 4EH), in the parish of Wall.
- What is Wall?
- Wall — a castle in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Wall?
- The nearest railway station is Hexham, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE46 4EH.
- Is Wall a protected site?
- Yes — Wall is part of the Brunton Bank Quarry SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Wall charge admission?
- Wall typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Wall?
- The nearest railway station is Hexham, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE46 4EH.